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Beautifully illustrated, and full of warmth, wit and joyful witchy magic - this utterly charming new graphic novel series is sure to bring you under its spell, and is perfect for fans of Kiki's Delivery Service, Witches of Brooklyn, and cosy, funny fantasy like The Hatmakers.Over 800,000 copies sold in France!Ever since their beloved maman died, free-spirit Elfie and her teen sister, Magda, have been stuck living with their extremely grumpy aunt in boring suburbia.That is until their older sister, Louette, arrives to rescue them in her London bus-come-travelling-bookshop, and whisks them away to freedom, and adventures travelling around France!Elfie is delighted to be reunited with all her sisters - especially when Louette reveals that their mother left them all special gifts. Elfie's is a notebook, which she fills with stories - just like her mum used to do.Only it turns out, the notebook isn't a notebook. It's a grimoire - a witch's spellbook! And when Elfie writes her stories in it, magic come to life . . .Now Elfie must work out how to use her magic for good - and help solve a mystery which has torn a small village in Northern France apart.In Elfie's second adventure, The Song of the Cicadas, Elfie, Louette and Magda arrive in their book-bus in Gonerbes, a sun-baked village in Provence. They've come to visit Alistair Kinloch, a writer who was friend's with their maman. But Elfie quickly finds a new mystery to solve: someone has been threatening Alistair, and his beloved vintage typewriter, a gift from Maman, has been stolen . . . Worst still, it seems that Alistair's inspiration was stolen with it - and now Alistair can no longer write!But who would want to harm Alistair, and why? It's up to Elfie - and some new magical friends - to find out . . .Full of joy, mischief, family and friendships - as well as magic, of course - Elfie's adventures are sure to cast a spell on all her readers!

Beautifully illustrated, and full of warmth, wit and joyful witchy magic - this utterly charming new graphic novel series is sure to bring you under its spell, and is perfect for fans of Kiki's Delivery Service, Witches of Brooklyn, and cosy, funny fantasy like The Hatmakers.Over 800,000 copies sold in France!Ever since their beloved maman died, free-spirit Elfie and her teen sister, Magda, have been stuck living with their extremely grumpy aunt in boring suburbia.That is until their older sister, Louette, arrives to rescue them in her London bus-come-travelling-bookshop, and whisks them away to freedom, and adventures travelling around France!Elfie is delighted to be reunited with all her sisters - especially when Louette reveals that their mother left them all special gifts. Elfie's is a notebook, which she fills with stories - just like her mum used to do.Only it turns out, the notebook isn't a notebook. It's a grimoire - a witch's spellbook! And when Elfie writes her stories in it, magic come to life . . .Now Elfie must work out how to use her magic for good - and help solve a mystery which has torn a small village in Northern France apart.In Elfie's second adventure, The Song of the Cicadas, Elfie, Louette and Magda arrive in their book-bus in Gonerbes, a sun-baked village in Provence. They've come to visit Alistair Kinloch, a writer who was friend's with their maman. But Elfie quickly finds a new mystery to solve: someone has been threatening Alistair, and his beloved vintage typewriter, a gift from Maman, has been stolen . . . Worst still, it seems that Alistair's inspiration was stolen with it - and now Alistair can no longer write!But who would want to harm Alistair, and why? It's up to Elfie - and some new magical friends - to find out . . .Full of joy, mischief, family and friendships - as well as magic, of course - Elfie's adventures are sure to cast a spell on all her readers!

Elfie has a secret: she's a witch! And when she writes in her special notebook, magic comes to life. No one else can know, but that can sometimes cause trouble for her, her two sister Louette and Magda, and their bookshop-cum-London bus, as they travel around France . . .In the first story in this collection (Elfie's fourth adventure) Elfie and her sisters have arrived in the Pyrenees to vist their Grand-Pé, a mountain shepherd. But the girls are immediately worried about him. He doesn't seem to be upset about their mother having died - maybe he's getting confused?But Elfie has another mystery to solve. She discovers her grandma was a knitting witch, and more importantly, that she knitted clues into blankets that only Elfie can see. Clues that could lead her to a fabulous treasure . . . so long as Elfie uses her magic to find it . . .In Elfie's fifth adventure, she is invited to attend a grand Walpurgis Night celebration, on take place on an island in the Marais Poitevin - a beautiful area of western France known as 'the Venice of France'. And for once, during this very special festival hosted by witches and wizards, Magda and Louette will be allowed into Elfie's world of magic! Caught up in the wonderful events, Elfie doesn't immediately realise there is danger threatening this place - and those she loves. Discovering spells and paper dragons they conjure, she knows she'll need all the help she can get to face the terrible situation. Fortunately, in the heart of the marsh there's Mélusine, a guardian fairy - who just looks just like Elfie's mother…

The second book, and third story, in this beautifully illustrated, joyful series full of cosy, witchy magic - and this time it's a festive treat!As Christmas approaches, Elfie and her sisters' bookshop-bus breaks down in Alsace, North-Eastern France. There, Elfie's secret - that she's really a witch! - is quickly spotted by Faustine . . . who is also a little witch! Her family have an enchanted bakery, and even an adorable gingerbread man familiar. But Faustine is also a bit of a disaster magnet, who has a habit of getting herself into trouble, then relying on Elfie to help her out . . .Inbetween an accidental snowstorm and attacks by upset gingerbread men, Elfie will uncover a family mystery dating back to World War II. One that could very well change the life of the village forever . . .Full of joy, mischief, family and friendships - as well as magic, of course - Elfie's adventures are sure to cast a spell on all her readers! Perfect for fans of Kiki's Delivery Service, Witches of Brooklyn, and cosy, funny fantasy like The Hatmakers.

Elfie hat eine seltsame Einladung erhalten: Sie darf am großen Walpurgisfest teilnehmen, das auf einer Insel im Marais Poitevin, einem wunderschönen Sumpf im Westen von Frankreich, stattfinden wird! Sofort überzeugt Elfie ihre Schwestern Magda und Luna, mit dem Bücherbus gemeinsam dorthin zu fahren. Bei dieser Feier der Hexen und Zauberer werden Elfies Schwestern endlich selbst die Wunder der Magie erleben können! In all der Aufregung bemerkt Elfie jedoch nicht die Gefahr, die dem Ort und ihren Lieben droht. Die Nachwuchshexe wird mehr als nur Zaubersprüche und Origami-Tiere brauchen, um die Situation zu meistern! Zum Glück lebt im Herzen des Sumpfes eine hilfreiche Fee, die jedoch nicht nur mächtige Zauber, sondern auch Erinnerungen an Elfies Mutter behütet...  Die spannenden Abenteuer von Nachwuchshexe Elfie und ihren Schwestern bieten alles, was das Herz von jungen Leserinnen und Lesern begehrt: knifflige Fälle, unbändigen Humor, wilde Magie und eine smarte Heldin, die vor keiner Herausforderung zurückschreckt!

Elfie hat eine seltsame Einladung erhalten: Sie darf am großen Walpurgisfest teilnehmen, das auf einer Insel im Marais Poitevin, einem wunderschönen Sumpf im Westen von Frankreich, stattfinden wird! Sofort überzeugt Elfie ihre Schwestern Magda und Luna, mit dem Bücherbus gemeinsam dorthin zu fahren. Bei dieser Feier der Hexen und Zauberer werden Elfies Schwestern endlich selbst die Wunder der Magie erleben können! In all der Aufregung bemerkt Elfie jedoch nicht die Gefahr, die dem Ort und ihren Lieben droht. Die Nachwuchshexe wird mehr als nur Zaubersprüche und Origami-Tiere brauchen, um die Situation zu meistern! Zum Glück lebt im Herzen des Sumpfes eine hilfreiche Fee, die jedoch nicht nur mächtige Zauber, sondern auch Erinnerungen an Elfies Mutter behütet...  Die spannenden Abenteuer von Nachwuchshexe Elfie und ihren Schwestern bieten alles, was das Herz von jungen Leserinnen und Lesern begehrt: knifflige Fälle, unbändigen Humor, wilde Magie und eine smarte Heldin, die vor keiner Herausforderung zurückschreckt!

In den wunderschönen Bergen der Insel Korsika besuchen Elfie und ihre Schwestern das Heimatdorf ihrer Großmutter und werden dort mit offenen Armen empfangen. Magda geht es trotzdem nicht gut, denn sie leidet unter schlimmen Phantomschmerzen in ihrem amputierten Bein. Elfie findet heraus, dass der Feuerwehrmann Orso weiß, wie man solche Schmerzen lindert. Aber er weigert sich, seine Heilkunst anzuwenden – war er früher etwa selbst ein Hexer? Und wenn ja, wie kann man ihn überreden, wieder mit der Zauberei anzufangen? Unterstützt von einem ängstlichen Schwein und einer Handvoll sturköpfiger Omas macht Elfie sich auf die Suche nach Orsos verschwundenem Bruder... Die spannenden Abenteuer von Nachwuchshexe Elfie und ihren Schwestern bieten alles, was das Herz von jungen Leserinnen und Lesern begehrt: knifflige Fälle, unbändigen Humor, wilde Magie und eine smarte Heldin, die vor keiner Herausforderung zurückschreckt!

In den wunderschönen Bergen der Insel Korsika besuchen Elfie und ihre Schwestern das Heimatdorf ihrer Großmutter und werden dort mit offenen Armen empfangen. Magda geht es trotzdem nicht gut, denn sie leidet unter schlimmen Phantomschmerzen in ihrem amputierten Bein. Elfie findet heraus, dass der Feuerwehrmann Orso weiß, wie man solche Schmerzen lindert. Aber er weigert sich, seine Heilkunst anzuwenden – war er früher etwa selbst ein Hexer? Und wenn ja, wie kann man ihn überreden, wieder mit der Zauberei anzufangen? Unterstützt von einem ängstlichen Schwein und einer Handvoll sturköpfiger Omas macht Elfie sich auf die Suche nach Orsos verschwundenem Bruder... Die spannenden Abenteuer von Nachwuchshexe Elfie und ihren Schwestern bieten alles, was das Herz von jungen Leserinnen und Lesern begehrt: knifflige Fälle, unbändigen Humor, wilde Magie und eine smarte Heldin, die vor keiner Herausforderung zurückschreckt!